Waste Management

Below are the Waste Management arrangements as they currently stand

General Rubbish Pick Up

Council conducts a domestic refuse collection service for the towns of Geranium, Lameroo, Parilla, Parrakie and Pinnaroo.In January 2005 a robotic arm collection system was introduced, which requires all residents to use 240L MGB's.

These bins must be/have:-

Placed as close as possible to the kerb or roadway

At least 1 metre from any obstacle ie. Tree, Stobie Pole etc.

Handles facing away from the direction the bin is to be picked up

All material contained within the bin with the lid in its totally closed position

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the non pick up of the bin and a sticker placed on the lid with the fault identified.

Collection Days

Bins must be out by 7.00am on the designated pick up days.THURSDAYS - Pinnaroo and ParillaFRIDAYS - Lameroo, Parrakie and Geranium

NB:When Public Holidays occur on these days alternative arrangements may be made, please check the local newspaper, notice boards or phone the Council office for clarification.

Recycling

As part of its ongoing commitment to encourage recycling within the Community, Council has decided to collect a second recycle (yellow lid) bin from domestic premises free of charge

Providing the following criteria is met:

Eligible residents must currently receive the monthly kerbside pick up

Residents must purchase and retain ownership of the second bin.

The original Council issued recycle bin (with logo on front) remains the property of Council and must remain at the premises to which it was issued. Anybody changing residence or moving away must not take that original bin with them or risk replacement or recovery costs.

Collection Days

Pinnaroo and Parilla - 1st Tuesday of every month

Lameroo, Parilla and Parrakie - 2nd Tuesday of every month

All Rural Residents or others who do not receive the kerbside collection may continue to drop off recycling material free of charge at any of Councils Transfer Station.

WHAT CAN YOU PUT INTO A RECYCLING BIN?

GlassAll empty beverage and medicine bottlesJars and condiment bottlesRemove any metal lidsOther glass such as mirrors, ceramics, windscreen and window glass have different melting temperatures or coatings which can't be mixed with normal glass. Put them wrapped in your garbage bin.

There is no charge for recycling materials, commercial cardboard and film plastic (clean & sorted)

Due to Southern Mallee District Council's obligations to abide by the EPA regulations & our Transfer Station licensing conditions no listed waste (except scrap batteries) will be accepted. For further information on listed waste please contact Matthew Sherman.Failure to comply may result in rejection of material.